1999
Ford short shuttle van
(very major cosmetic &
functional rejuvenation, details
below)
87,000 miles
Current Price: $14,900
THIS CERTIFIED VEHICLE INCLUDES:
12 MONTHS/12,000 MILE WARRANTY
18 MONTHS/18,000
MILE WARRANTY
Note: warranty is
valid in each of the
United States,
excluding Alaska and
Hawaii
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Highlights of This Van: Ø apx. $5,000 of new and very recent mechanical service: details below (extensive investment in cosmetic rejuvenation is in addition to this $5,000!)
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Desirable, unique
configuration:
relatively short
wheelbase and body
length, combined with
non-dually rear axle
makes this van very easy
to maneuver, even in
congestion and small
spaces. |
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Options and Equipment THE VAN: The front doors, dash and front of van is a one-ton Ford with gas engine. The middle and rear of this one is a wide-body structure that is quite tall (providing great standing height inside) but not super long. In fact, it is actually the same length as a crew cap pickup, but is HUGE inside. A positive factor is that It DOES NOT have dual rear wheels, which combined with not being super long, makes this one quite easy to manage... even in a tight city, small parking lots, congested places, dense housing, etc.
Major note: this
is a very rare
shuttle van
because it is
not super long
and it does not
have dual rear
wheels. This is
a SUPER package
for average
folks to drive,
even in the city
and tight areas.
Plus, single
rear wheels
create better
MPG, and it is
quieter and
easier to drive
and turn SHUTTLE BUS CONVERSION DESCRIPTION: this was converted by "Goshen Coach", which is one of the major creators of such vans in the United States. As you see, this has a "bus style" front passenger side entry with large, easy steps and safety-glass barn doors. See the large door on passenger side which accesses the heavy duty lift with long and wide platform. As for this blend of seating and wheelchair parking: it was built very much with the ability to accommodate and navigate multiple very large wheelchairs. It currently has three single passenger permanent seats along the sides of interior, plus one "flip and fold" seat that accommodates two people, or it can flip up out of the way if you want to park a wheelchair in that location. There is a very large space in the passenger rear corner where we could add an optional 2-person "flip and fold" seat, if you so desire. There is currently much open floor area to easily park several wheelchairs, even large ones. There is a commercial quality & capacity rear A/C unit and many big side windows and each has a vent mechanism for adjustable fresh air. Several of the windows have an emergency release mechanism. You also will notice this has a deluxe interior with features such as: fully padded and fabric-covered (cozy, quieter) ceiling; many large, bright interior lights; dark tinted side windows for less glare and heat and extra privacy. Finally, there is a dedicated rear heater unit, in addition to the large ceiling A/C unit which keeps van very cool. MOBILITY: * dedicated side door provides very large, clear access to the large lift. * Bus-style entry allows easy entry/exit of van, while lift is in operation * Heavy duty lift with large platform and dual guide arms has an 800 pound capacity * many locations in floor have anchor points ready to insert anchor straps for securing wheelchair/s. There are also anchor locations high on the walls, which provide possibility of attaching 3-point seatbelt systems nearly anywhere desired, for multiple wheelchair occupant use. * rubber floor is tough and easy to clean and currently shows almost no wear Dimensions, capacity and specifications: Please feel free to email or call me with any such questions. I will gladly assist with anything you wish to know. I have discovered that due to the unique way each person evaluates, measures and expresses their needs, I can be most helpful regarding this subject if we communicate directly. History of Ownership Has had same owner since new, which is a unique non-profit agency in our area, Southern Oregon. It has low miles because it was used for limited reasons for the benefit of only a few individuals who needed transportation with lots of space inside. Certified This vehicle is 'CERTIFIED': There are a combined 76 mechanical and cosmetic aspects included in the Wheelchair Van Oasis "Certification" process. A foundational step of the rejuvenation process is when each vehicle receives an extensive inspection by an objective, independent third- party service and repair facility. Suggested service, repairs and improvements are then performed by various professional specialists. The result is your assurance that each of the 76 aspects meets or exceeds the condition level of good, or satisfactory For details regarding list of 76 cosmetic and mechanical aspects, please click here.
Each van does of
course have
various elements
which exceed the
promised level of good, or New: Tires; major rear brake job; spark plugs; air filter; lube and service; service lift; new radiator; coolant flush; fuel system pieces; wipers; washer fluid pump; major rear A/C system service; oxygen sensor; misc service, adjustments and repairs Recent: front brakes; Battery; seat cushion and covering; both lift-arm cylinders replaced Approximate retail value/cost of above-listed items: $5,000 (extensive investment in cosmetic rejuvenation is in addition to this $5,000!) Carfax Report Summary (Carfax is a widely used database which indicates the history of a vehicle including accidents, prior owners, etc.) Nothing notably negative or unusual: no frame damage...no airbags deployed...no structural damage...no "red marks"...no major accident. You Might Like To Know... * Each of my vans has a superb paint sealant as the final step of the extreme detail. If you were to have a professional apply a treatment the cost would be several hundred dollars. * This is actually very easy to drive and navigate and due to its smaller profile, does not require a CDL to operate. * Due to being in our very southern Oregon area (low humidity and no salt used on roads) since new this is absolutely dry, rust free and has an amazingly nice, super rust-free body and undercarriage * similarly configured vans routinely are used for as much as 300,000 miles before they reach the end of their useful life. * no matter if your passengers need to use a walker, or they are in wheelchairs, or if they are feeble...this van has the features needed to make their entry, exit and time in-between very safe, secure, and comfortable Summary of this Gem A new similar van sells for about $60,000 and is not dramatically different in appearance or function than this one. Plus, due to its unique history this has had much lighter, easier use than similar vans usually experience... and with such excellent miles. It is fair to suggest this van truly is a..."must-see". |
This shuttle
van is a very
manageable
length, not
super long (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
giant
windows for
super visibility
and light (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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great
visibility for
driver out this
rear window (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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windows have
vents and
screens (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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separate
entry for
walk-ins and
also for the
folks in
wheelchairs (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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That small
vertical window
helps a lot with
easy visibility
to ground when
driving (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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no damage to
front of roof,
as many vans do
have (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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heavy-gauge
imitation
leather on
drivers seat is
easy to slide on
and off of. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Rare to find
a shuttle van
with excellent
miles such as
this (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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simple
gauges indicate
important
details (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Super durable
large gas engine
has excess power
to go up even
the biggest
hills with ease (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Wonderful
step entry
provides solid
access, with
nice handrails (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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everything
is easy and
simple for
driver (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
controls are
easy and simple (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Huge free
space for
comfort and ease
of movement for
passengers and
wheelchairs (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
That
passenger rear
corner could
have a two
person "flip and
fold" seat
installed,
adding two
belted
passengers to
the total
capacity (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This one was
designed to have
lots of free
space and ease
of maneuvering
for all (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
wide path
through the
middle (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
giant lift
is heavy duty
and has very
long and wide
platform to
accommodate even
very large
people and
wheelchairs (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
large lights
and speakers
along ceiling
sides (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
clean and
proper fuse
panel area (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
behind this
door is the fuse
panel you see in
the photo to the
left (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
top-quality
commercial A/C
unit will keep
this van cool in
the hottest
weather (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
on the floor
in this photo is
the
commercial-grade
rear heat unit,
for abundant
warmth even
in very cold
weather |
This corner
could have a 2
person "flip and
fold" seat added (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Super lift (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
platform is
nice and level
with floor when
in this position (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
large flaps
on outer and
inner ends of
platform make
going on and off
lift very smooth
and then keeps
person in chair
very safe when
going up and
down. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This shows
seat folded up,
which allows
parking
wheelchair in
that location if
desired. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
new carpet
in forward area (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
newly
upholstered
drivers seat (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
this van IS
NOT a "dually"
(it has single
rear tires
rather than two
on each side)
and as such, it
is easier to
drive and
maneuver and
getsbetter MPG
than the dually
models. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
nicely
carpeted ceiling
adds temperature
and sound
insulation (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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* I apologize for any unclear photos. At times, the conditions make a clear photo impossible. |
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this vehicle,
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